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| hin·der [ híndər ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle hin·dered, present participle hin·der·ing, 3rd person present singular hin·ders) |
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get in way of: to delay or prevent the development or progress of somebody or something
 A heavy snowfall has hindered rescuers' attempts to reach the stranded climbers.
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noun (plural hin·ders) |
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interference with ball: in squash and handball, an opponent's accidental interference, preventing fair and unobstructed return of the ball
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| hin·der·er noun |
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hinder, block, hamper, hold back, restrain, impede, obstruct
CORE MEANING: to put difficulties in the way of progress
hinder to delay or prevent the development or progress of somebody or something;
Does migration help or hinder a country's development?
Nothing in the by-laws can hinder the party from pushing its proposed measures through.
block to prevent or restrict movement through, into, or out of something, or prevent something from taking place;
Guards stepped forward to block the vehicle trying to enter the air base.
The company's operations were totally blocked by the injunction.
hamper to restrict the free movement or progress of somebody or something;
The rescue effort, hampered by foul weather over the weekend, was again halted on Monday.
She claimed her injury did not hamper her in today's race.
hold back to keep something from happening, or keep somebody from doing something;
The expense of data is holding back development in this area.
He stopped suddenly and held the child back.
restrain to keep somebody or something under control or within limits;
There were crash barriers along the route to restrain the crowds.
impede to interfere with the movement, progress, or development of somebody or something;
We had no flashlights, but darkness did not impede our progress.
The two leaders agreed not to let their rival claims to offshore oil fields impede the development of trade.
obstruct to cause a serious delay in action or progress, or to cause a blockage in a road, course, or passage;
pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to obstruct justice
Obstructing the doors causes delay and can be dangerous. |
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